8.8 rear end in a v6

[Danny_svt_99]

I have a 2003 3.8 convertible that I am building a motor for and I am not going to have a ton of power around 350 but I want to switch my rear end out for 8.8, my question is what mustang years will be a direct fit other then 99-04.thanks!

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[evilcw311]

94-03 would bolt in the same. I think one is like an inch shorter maybe but other than that they are all the same.


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[lwarrior1016]

94-98 rear end is about 3/4” shorter on both ends so the wheels will sit in even further. Unless you get some awesome wide wheels with the correct offset. Like evil said though, 94-04 will bolt in just the same.


What hat are you planning to build to get that 350 hp?

 

[Danny_svt_99]

94-03 would bolt in the same. I think one is like an inch shorter maybe but other than that they are all the same.


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Thanks!


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[Danny_svt_99]

94-98 rear end is about 3/4†shorter on both ends so the wheels will sit in even further. Unless you get some awesome wide wheels with the correct offset. Like evil said though, 94-04 will bolt in just the same.


What hat are you planning to build to get that 350 hp?

Okay thanks I'll probably get wide wheels so that works and originally I really wanted to do a 302 swap but cause I'm in NY there is no way to have it street legal.. so then I was debating a 4.6 swap or larger but it just didn't sit well with me I want something different not the same as everyone else so after watch some videos and talking to someone people I am building a 3.8 ik it won't be the fastest but it will be different there not nearly as many built 3.8s as 4.6s etc,
It will be N/A for right now until I figure what I want to do with it but I'll probably put a turbo on it. I just want to build it and customize it to me and be different, I'm a sheet metal fabricatior and welder so I will be doing a lot of custom interior and engine bay stuff as well as exhuast. Just a project that I can take my time with

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[lwarrior1016]

Okay thanks I'll probably get wide wheels so that works and originally I really wanted to do a 302 swap but cause I'm in NY there is no way to have it street legal.. so then I was debating a 4.6 swap or larger but it just didn't sit well with me I want something different not the same as everyone else so after watch some videos and talking to someone people I am building a 3.8 ik it won't be the fastest but it will be different there not nearly as many built 3.8s as 4.6s etc,
It will be N/A for right now until I figure what I want to do with it but I'll probably put a turbo on it. I just want to build it and customize it to me and be different, I'm a sheet metal fabricatior and welder so I will be doing a lot of custom interior and engine bay stuff as well as exhuast. Just a project that I can take my time with

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Built 3.8's are super cool and relatively uncommon. Im definitely interested in seeing this unfold. Make sure you take pictures and keep us updated.

 

[Danny_svt_99]

Built 3.8's are super cool and relatively uncommon. Im definitely interested in seeing this unfold. Make sure you take pictures and keep us updated.

Thanks! I will I'll try my best anyway, I'll be mostly useing stuff from super six motorsports


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[evilcw311]

Talk to orange. He might sell you his supercharger that he built for his v6 if you wanted to go that route. Personally I like turbo’d better but it’s a thought.


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[Danny_svt_99]

Talk to orange. He might sell you his supercharger that he built for his v6 if you wanted to go that route. Personally I like turbo’d better but it’s a thought.


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I'm not ready to think about power adders yet so I don't want to waste his time, but I think I rather go turbo, I have a '17 Focus ST as a daily and I love the turbo i think it is a bit more of a mechanical advantage where as a supercharger you are useing power to make power.


Curious question would a 8.8 out of a expedition bolt in or would it be different? Just cause someone I know offered one for almost free

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[lwarrior1016]

The expedition rear end wont bolt in. That truck uses rear leaf springs (I think), and the width is wrong.

 

[Danny_svt_99]

The expedition rear end wont bolt in. That truck uses rear leaf springs (I think), and the width is wrong.

Oh okay thanks!

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[evilcw311]

I’ve got an 8.8 I’d sell ya but unfortunately your a bit far away. If your ever near Louisville let me know!!! Lol


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[Danny_svt_99]

I’ve got an 8.8 I’d sell ya but unfortunately your a bit far away. If your ever near Louisville let me know!!! Lol


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Lol I may take you up on that you never know. I might be going down to Tennessee August so who knows. I'm haveing a hell of a time finding one here for some reason

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[Defiant]

I'm not ready to think about power adders yet so I don't want to waste his time, but I think I rather go turbo, I have a '17 Focus ST as a daily and I love the turbo i think it is a bit more of a mechanical advantage where as a supercharger you are useing power to make power.

But superchargers make an incredible sound!! And torque off idle is hard to beat.

 

[evilcw311]

But superchargers make an incredible sound!! And torque off idle is hard to beat.

Turbo’s make a pretty sweet sound too and if you select your turbo wisely then lag isn’t much of an issue.


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[Defiant]

Meh, I've had too many turbo cars to consider them cool anymore. The world of blowers is something else

 

[Danny_svt_99]

Meh, I've had too many turbo cars to consider them cool anymore. The world of blowers is something else

Well on sound you got me I like supercharger whine better lol. But if I were to go super charger I want a roots style manifold mount not a procharger or side mount,. But I was thinking turbo just cause I heard alot of people say don't waste ryour time supercharging a 3.8 that turbo is the only worth while

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[Danny_svt_99]

Meh, I've had too many turbo cars to consider them cool anymore. The world of blowers is something else

Does anyone even make a traditional style blower for a 3.8?

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[evilcw311]

Does anyone even make a traditional style blower for a 3.8?

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Trust me. Look up orange94’s build


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[Danny_svt_99]

Trust me. Look up orange94’s build


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Okay so i found it... And I freaking love it.
I still don't know what to do. But like I said it's a while before I worry about power adders but man oh man that looks sick and I love supercharger whine I just what's best for 3.8 because he had a 4.2 I want to stick with a 3.8 cause I don't want to deal with changeing over computers and or harnesses

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